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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone.

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How NYC Restaurants Can Thrive Through the Winter

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2020 was a tough year, and you made a ton of sacrifices and difficult decisions already. Winterize Your Patio Seating ?? Our traffic-heavy streets are now home to ad-hoc patio seating. Update your restaurant website with changed hours, menus, dining information, and online ordering links. "Winter is coming".said

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their perspection on 2020: What lessons did you learn and what do you feel the restaurant industry learned this year? In 2020 the restaurant industry learned that offering delivery and running an efficient operation is necessary to stay alive.

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4 Ways to Pivot Your Restaurant’s Business Model During COVID-19

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jennabocking A post shared by Picaro (@picaroyxe) on Apr 1, 2020 at 3:26pm PDT. For example, Una Pizza & Wine in Saskatoon is offering delivery through their website that isn’t just limited to their pizzas. Available from our sister restaurant @unasaskatoon for pickup or delivery. Order online at unayxe.com or call 306.978.0116. ??:

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-August 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features consumers' dining desires, the power of personalization and the untapped opportunity in localized marketing. ” “Brand Loyalty 2020: The Need for Hyper-Individualization” is available for download. Generational divides.

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Surviving COVID-19: 7 Financing Options for Restaurants

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Check your governor's website. Then, visit your desired lender's website and submit your application. You can use a short term loan to finance just about any of your restaurant expenses: payroll, outdoor seating investment, food truck, etc. Best for: Businesses who need cash to keep their doors open and their staff employed.

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11 Best Restaurant Review Sites of 2020

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Studies have shown that 82% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses before visiting, so it’s vital that your business is present on review websites and has great ratings. . Certain review sites like Google and Yelp tend to get more traffic than other, less popular restaurant review websites. With almost 2.5

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